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Jazzing up my compound
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Author:  angelbarracks [ Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Jazzing up my compound

I have decided that I don't have enough pieces like Anvil Gate:

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So I am going to make a pretty terrain piece using the Badlands Compound.
Whilst it will be smaller I will still try to get it packed with nice little touches and details.

First of all I have a nice steel base to mount it on thanks to PRECISION WARGAMES SUPPLIES LTD ( http://www.freewebs.com/pwsltd/ )

Next thing is to stick it down and hide the hairline gaps between the resin model and the steel base.
I am using Windsor and Newton Sand Texture Gel.

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I apply this using a brush.

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It is nice and easy to use and gives quite a fine finish compared to Vallejo White Pumice which I use on my infantry bases.

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Then I do some work on the inside with some traffic patterns, so you can see that the interior is churned up and has gooves from people and vehicles moving around in there.

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Then the outside.
The edges of the base will be flocked to match the table so the gel is not applied right to the edges.

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Author:  angelbarracks [ Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jazzing up my compound

Just a small update.
Seeing as this model is based and it does not need to be taken apart for storage I have filled in the hairline gaps between the buildings and the rear wall.
I have used a couple of coats of liquid green stuff.
It is the same stuff I used to make the texture of the walls so it blends in well.

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Then paint it up so it is less green!

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Next up I am making some small sacks to go on a roof, plus there will be a ladder and a Soper generator.

Author:  angelbarracks [ Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jazzing up my compound

As promised, a soper generator, some small sacks on the roof and also a ladder and some defensive bags around the gate.


The base coat for the ground is a B&Q sample pot of ‘clay’ coloured paint.

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The ground has been washed in my multipurpose Coat d’Arms Super Wash dark Brown (117).

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This will be drybrushed later.

I have made some sacks of supplies and put those on the roof, only partially painted for now.
I have added a Soper generator, after all we need juice!
I have also used an N scale train ladder to aid with getting on the roof quick sharp.

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I decided after some pondering to add a sandbag defence area out the front.

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I used an old mould I no longer cast up and sell from, and sanded off the base until I was left with the bags only.
I will add some stuff to this like a chair and an MG of some sort, maybe a sign?

I am planning on a few solar panels to go on the roof, and a washing line with some stuff on it drying in the lovely sunshine!


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Author:  angelbarracks [ Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jazzing up my compound

I have drybrushed the ground.

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There is the oil leaking Soper generator, the bags of stuff on the roof, the ladder and the sandbags out the front.

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More stuff to come.

Author:  angelbarracks [ Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jazzing up my compound

I have made the washing line:

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Once it is dry I will paint it up.


Solar panels next I think.


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Yay, all done.

Not the most exciting of my work, but still pretty nice.
And hopefully cool enough to maybe just sway some people over to 6mm...!


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Author:  primarch [ Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:54 pm ]
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Hi!

Wow, awesome!

Primarch

Author:  moredakka [ Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:16 am ]
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Ben following this one on your site mate looks wonderful, a great little centre piece for a game.

Author:  Legion 4 [ Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:19 am ]
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I like It !

Author:  Dwarf Supreme [ Fri Dec 12, 2014 4:12 am ]
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Legion 4 wrote:
I like It !

Me too!

Author:  mordoten [ Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:24 am ]
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Looks realky nice!!

Might have to buy that compound for an Orky centerpiece if you have it for sale in you webstore...

Author:  angelbarracks [ Fri Dec 12, 2014 8:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Jazzing up my compound

mordoten wrote:
Looks realky nice!!

Might have to buy that compound for an Orky centerpiece if you have it for sale in you webstore...



Surely do!


http://angelbarracks.co.uk/badlands.html


Minus the jazz though!

Author:  m_folais [ Fri Dec 12, 2014 4:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jazzing up my compound

Love it.

I need more character in my 20mm FoF terrain! So much going on, your compound just make me want to play

Author:  Xenocidal Maniac [ Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:20 pm ]
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Ha!!! This is great! Wish I was this creative.

Author:  Van Helser [ Tue Dec 16, 2014 1:33 pm ]
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Looks great. It's the little details like the washing line that sells it!

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